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How to get fromBlind River to Chicagoby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Blind River to Chicago by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Blind River to Sault Ste Mariebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sault Ste. Marie, MI to Escanaba, MIbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Escanaba to Milwaukeebus bus
    4. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    15h 2m
    $103–220

  2. Bus to Chippewa County International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Blind River to Sault Ste Mariebus bus
    2. Fly from Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CIU - ORD
    9h 18m
    $73–351

  3. Drive 539.7 mi

    1. Drive from Blind River to Chicagocar car 539.7 mi
    9h 48m
    $124–179

  4. Bus, train via Lansing

    1. Take the bus from Blind River to Sault Ste Mariebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sault Ste. Marie, MI to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St. Ignace, MI to East Lansing, MIbus bus
    4. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    16h 9m
    $122–270

  5. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Blind River to Sault Ste Mariebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sault Ste. Marie, MI to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St. Ignace to Kalamazoo Metro Transitbus bus
    4. Take the train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    17h 9m
    $112–235

  6. Bus to Chippewa County International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Blind River to Sault Ste Mariebus bus
    2. Fly from Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CIU - MDW
    11h 8m
    $98–451

  7. Drive to Alpena County Regional Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Drive from Blind River to Alpena County Regional Airport (APN)car car
    2. Fly from Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane APN - MDW
    8h 43m
    $107–414

  8. Bus, bus to Pellston, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Blind River to Sault Ste Mariebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sault Ste. Marie, MI to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Fly from Pellston (PLN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PLN - ORD
    9h 18m
    $82–367

Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration7h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$53Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 582.3 mi
  • Duration: 15h 2m

What companies run services between Blind River, ON, Canada and Chicago, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Blind River to Chicago. However, you can take the taxi to Blind River, take the bus to Sault Ste Marie, drive to Sault Ste. Marie, MI, take the bus to Escanaba, MI, take the bus to Milwaukee, walk to Milwaukee, then take the train to Chicago Union Station. Alternatively, you can drive from Blind River to Chicago in around 9h 48m.

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